New DWP 'snooping' powers allowing access to bank account data face scrutiny, with MPs warning public trust and claimant privacy could be at risk.

Members of Penrith Mountain Rescue Team headed to the Northern Cairngorms earlier this month for an intensive winter training weekend.

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson need the performance of a lifetime to snatch Olympic bronze - and then hope others stutter.

A COCKERMOUTH man who has won a prestigious hospitality accolade , is hoping to encourage others into seeing the industry as a potential career.

Nottingham Tennis Centre will once again welcome some of the world’s best tennis players for the Lexus Nottingham Open.

A LAKE DISTRICT hotel has been named amongst the best 23 boutique hotels in the UK - in a new article from the Times.

A Cockermouth care home is opening its doors to the community for a special two-day event. Dalton Court, part of the Sandstone Care Group, has announced an open house on Friday and Saturday, February ...

Claudia Winkleman left Strictly Come Dancing with co-host Tess Daly in December 2025 and has now announced a new TV role at Crufts 2026.

Martin Lewis explains how joint accounts can leave you vulnerable, shares advice on freezing accounts, complaints, and protecting ...

A popular fashion retailer has entered administration with all stores to close. The company’s brand and intellectual property have been sold but stores including one in Scotland are in the hands of ...

An author’s latest novel explores the ambitions and challenges of a young Cumbrian farmer with cerebral palsy.

Local tennis star Sonay Kartal will headline her home tournament when she appears at the Lexus Eastbourne Open this summer.